Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
Today I decided to fix my sticking T key.
So I:
And now the T key does not work. With the key popped back off I can press the little silicone nipple and nothing types. Any advice? (this was posted courtesy of the keyboard viewer mini-app in the upper right side) Now I will attempt to reboot the machine to see what happens. ... |
quote |
Which way is up?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Boyzeee
|
There was a sizzle?
NEVER USE CANNED AIR! It is very cold and can cause condensation when it touches your electrical bits, and then there is a sizzle. You may have fried a circuit. I hope not. How old is the computer? - AppleNova is the best Mac-users forum on the internet. We are smart, educated, capable, and helpful. We are also loaded with smart-alecks! :) - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9) |
quote |
‽
|
For shizzle.
|
quote |
Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
LOL
NOW YOU TELL ME -it's 7 years old!!! I just ordered a new machine - should be here in TWO MONTHS. So I guess I will have this serviced to have the keyboard replaced ... |
quote |
Ninja Editor
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
|
Or use an external keyboard for two months.
|
quote |
Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
That's exactly what I'll have to do. It will cost ~$500 to replace it!
WHAT A GREAT LESSON ... |
quote |
Rocket Surgeon
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: The Canadark
|
I think you mean:
WHA A GREA LESSON |
quote |
¡Damned!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Purgatory
|
PIRAE BASARD FROM ALANA
all caps lol |
quote |
Sneaky Punk
|
Or a vacuum. An anti-static brush is the safest tool.
|
quote |
Rocket Surgeon
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: The Canadark
|
See, all you need now is an anti-static brush, a vacuum and a time machine, and you're all set.
|
quote |
Which way is up?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Boyzeee
|
Or a low-pressure air compressor.
Then, you likely wouldn't even need to take the key off. There was probably just a piece of Pirate's Booty trapped under there, although why you were rubbing your butt on the keyboard is beyond me. But, who am I to judge? - AppleNova is the best Mac-users forum on the internet. We are smart, educated, capable, and helpful. We are also loaded with smart-alecks! :) - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9) |
quote |
Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
You Guys Are A Lo Of Help
..t |
quote |
Lord of the Rant.
Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Upstate South Carolina
|
You could just copy and paste the "t" every time you need it. That way you don't need an extra keyboard attached. Here, just to make it easier for you:
t T Louis L'Amour, “To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.” Visit our archived Minecraft world! | Maybe someday I'll proof read, until then deal with it. |
quote |
Which way is up?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Boyzeee
|
Good.
I'm glad you guys are here. I've been needing a good laugh. Also, can you converse or inquire and never use a pesky key for which said inquiry is of? I smell a dialogue challenge. P.S. Since we have solved said ocean burglar's original problem, we may change ongoing dialogue as such commands. We never desire leaving Drew behind, and since he may no longer converse normally, we desire provision for his needs. Sheesh. - AppleNova is the best Mac-users forum on the internet. We are smart, educated, capable, and helpful. We are also loaded with smart-alecks! :) - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9) |
quote |
Mr. Vieira
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee
|
Drew, I have an old(er) Apple Bluetooth shortboard keyboard (model A1314 released in October 2009) that I can mail to you on Monday, November 22 (long story), if that'll help? It's the "newer" version of that product line, requiring only two AA batteries instead of three from earlier versions.
Think about it, let me know. I can't send it for another 10 days or so (but that gives me time to find a box to put it in), but it's yours if you'd like it, if it'll help you these next few months until your new MacBook Pro arrives. Call it a loaner if you want, and send it back in January/February? Or keep it, I don't care. I won't really need it after next weekend. |
quote |
Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
Y'all are the worst and best
Thank you all! And Paul I have abducted the wireless shortboard that I use with my Mac Mini and have been setting it atop the built-in keyboard and it's almost normal. Mind you, I'll have to limp along with this until mid-January!!! Thank goodness I can use my phone! ... |
quote |
Mr. Vieira
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee
|
Cool. It'll just make that new MacBook Pro even more awesome/welcome. Gotta have a few clouds/rain to appreciate the sunshine. Or something like that.
|
quote |
Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
I may still eventually pay to have the old machine properly repaired so I can use it as a spare, but for now I will be limping into the future ... |
quote |
Lord of the Rant.
Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Upstate South Carolina
|
|
quote |
Mr. Vieira
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee
|
The pic, with no scale/context, made me think it was something leaf blower-sized. It’s far smaller, upon reading the specs.
|
quote |
Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
Now that's just MEAN!!
... |
quote |
Lord of the Rant.
Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Upstate South Carolina
|
|
quote |
Ninja Editor
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Bay Area, CA
|
What about using Karabiner or something to remap an F-key to “t” on the internal keyboard? It’d suck, but at least you’d still be able to type everything even if you forget the external keyboard.
When I was a kid, people who did wrong were punished, restricted, and forbidden. Now, when someone does wrong, all of the rest of us are punished, restricted, and forbidden... and the one who did the wrong is counselled and "understood" and fed ice cream. |
quote |
Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
|
Fhaf is a good idea buf if would fake so long fhaf I realized if is easier fo jusf fype an F insfead of a F and fhaf is whaf I am going fo do when I work from my lapfop when I am foo lazy fo pull ouf my wireless keyboard.
Foo bad for you all. ... |
quote |
Lord of the Rant.
Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Upstate South Carolina
|
The funny part, my brain actually understood what you wrote.
|
quote |
‽
|
They ſhould bring back the long ſ.
|
quote |
Posting Rules | Navigation |
|
Thread Tools | |
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
iPad: Computer for a new "casual user" market? Redefining "personal computing"? | ezkcdude | Apple Products | 626 | 2010-04-03 13:51 |
Steve "Air" McNair Shot and Killed | ezkcdude | AppleOutsider | 27 | 2009-07-10 17:01 |
Disney/Pixar announce releases through 2012, add "Newt," "Cars 2" | Robo | AppleOutsider | 28 | 2008-05-17 11:39 |
"A Christmas Story" director Bob Clark killed in L.A. crash | psmith2.0 | AppleOutsider | 4 | 2007-04-05 00:52 |
Magnetic "Support the Troops" ribbons/bumperstickers miss the point. ("idiotic") | Paul | AppleOutsider | 2 | 2004-10-31 01:26 |